10 of the best spots for people watching in Leeds

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 24th Jul 2019, 16:27 GMT

Sometimes city life can get the better of you, and you just need to stop, put your feet up and watch the world go by.

We’ve chosen some of our favourite Leeds locations to take a seat and people watch - observing the public going about their every day lives as you sup a refreshing beverage. READ MORE: 13 reasons why Leeds is the world's best summer city

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People watching in Leeds.
Coffee, wine and cocktails, Iroko on Duncan Street has it all. A laid-back cafe by day and a cool bar by night.placeholder image
Coffee, wine and cocktails, Iroko on Duncan Street has it all. A laid-back cafe by day and a cool bar by night.
Right at the heart of City Square. Being this close to the train station means youll get your fair share of people coming and going as you take advantage of the spacious outside seating area.placeholder image
Right at the heart of City Square. Being this close to the train station means youll get your fair share of people coming and going as you take advantage of the spacious outside seating area.
Plenty of activity to vicariously gaze upon at this Headingley eaterie as you munch away on the delightful Mexican and Italian food on offer.placeholder image
Plenty of activity to vicariously gaze upon at this Headingley eaterie as you munch away on the delightful Mexican and Italian food on offer.
Simple grub and ales in a Wetherspoons pub with TV screens and outside seats overlooking the square. Simples.placeholder image
Simple grub and ales in a Wetherspoons pub with TV screens and outside seats overlooking the square. Simples.
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